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Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of skiing in Canada. Thank you for participating!
As the 2026 ski racing rapidly approaches, the top skiers in the province are ready to roll and hungry for ski racing.
After a productive pre-season, consisting of physical conditioning and on-snow training on two continents, the BC Ski Team coaching staff are optimistic heading into the 2025-26 season, which kicks off next week at Panorama, B.C., for the FIS GMC Cup starting Thursday, Dec. 18th.
Led by three returning BC Ski Team skiers – Dylan Stevens, Baptiste Cais and Hannah Jensen – four newcomers are officially named to the provincial team. The skiers range from 16 to 20 years-of-age and represent four ski clubs from across the province.
Photo (above) from left: Baptiste Cais, Dreas Gibbons, Dylan Stevens, Hannah Jensen, Tylee Carr, Lola Gilbert. Missing: Thea Thorn. For full team photos, including coaches, see below.
Pridy, along with assistant coaches Eric Schwenck and Dillon Prophet, said that the grind of the off-season has great potential to pay off over the coming weeks.
“This crew has been great throughout the prep, pushing each other to be better the whole way along.
Morgan Pridy, BCST Head coach
“Each of these athletes have worked hard to raise their potential over the last six months,” Pridy said. “If we can continue to learn and our efforts stay as high as our expectations, this team will have a successful season.”
BC Alpine’s VP Johnny Crichton believes that this group is a solid representation of quality athletes who have developed through the BC Alpine and Alpine Canada system.
“This team is a great example of what the BC pathway is all about, from the Nancy Greene Ski League to club FIS programs and onto the BC Ski Team,” he explained. “They are working hard in the gym and on snow, and the coaches have been intentional with every block of training. Clear, athlete-specific performance plans have kept everyone aligned, and they’re ready to race, learn, and keep pushing toward the next level.”
BC Alpine also recognizes Jasmine Coubrough, who will not return to the BC Ski Team this season due to injury, and acknowledges her commitment and professionalism during her time with the program.
“We were fortunate to have Jasmine on the team. She proudly represented the Vernon Ski Club and inspired future racers. We wish her all the best,” said Crichton.
For optimal viewing, click to see the full roster and individual athlete photos. Photos by Kimberley Rae.
BC Ski Team – 2025-26
Baptiste Cais, Fernie Alpine Ski Team (Field)
Tylee Carr, Vernon Ski Club (Vernon)
Dreas Gibbons, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (Whistler)
Lola Gilbert, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (Whistler)
Hannah Jensen, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (Whistler)
Dylan Stevens (2004) Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club (North Vancouver)
Alpine Canada is hosting a 3-day Training Centre Ski Cross (SX) Development Camp at Nakiska from January 2–4. This camp is designed for FIS-alpine athletes who are curious about ski cross and want a safe, supportive environment to develop SX fundamentals.
Athletes will have the chance to work with professional SX coaches on skills such as rollers, basic features, gliding, starts, and tactical movement. The goal is to help athletes experience SX in a development-focused environment where they can build confidence and learn transferable skills.
There will also be opportunity for Officials to learn more about officiating at ski cross event, as well as the opportunity to take a Level 2 SX Officials Course.See the link below to register.
Clubs: If three or more athletes register, we ask that a coach attend with them.
SX Coach Module on January 2, 2025.
SX Officials Level 2 on January 3, 2025.
This is a great opportunity for athletes to broaden their experience, gain exposure to ski cross, and develop new skills that support overall athletic growth.
The following story was submitted by the Canada West Ski Areas Association. BC Alpine thanks them for this outstanding awareness and learning opportunity.
Ski racers thrive on speed—but part of being an athlete is knowing where and when to use it. On the race course, speed belongs. On public runs, especially in congested areas, it can put others at risk. Younger skiers look up to racers—and coaches and patrol are watching. Remind your athlete that skiing in control and respecting the Alpine Responsibility Code protects their season, their reputation, and everyone on the hill.
Speed belongs on the race course
Ski areas across Canada are rolling out a new national initiative focused on speed and collision safety. The goal is to reduce injuries and strengthen the culture of safety on our slopes. For ski racers, this message is especially important—your skills make you stand out, but they also put you in the spotlight as role models.
On the race course is where athletes are meant to push their limits. But to access those courses, racers travel on public runs shared with beginners, families, and young kids learning to ski. What feels slow to a racer can be overwhelming—and dangerous—for others. Being able to adjust your speed and skiing style in these areas is a mark of a true athlete.
Positive ambassadors for the sport
Younger kids often look up to racers as examples of what they aspire to be. How you conduct yourself on the mountain—whether showing patience in lift lines, skiing in control through merge zones, or respecting others on the trail—shapes how others see the sport.
Coaches and ski patrol across the country are also paying close attention to speed. A pass pulled or, worse, a preventable injury could cut a season short.How you conduct yourself on the slopes – whether showing patience in lift lines, skiing in control through merge zones, or respecting others on the trail – helps shape how others see the sport and the community around it.
Reinforcing the Alpine Responsibility Code
The Alpine Responsibility Code (ARC) applies to every skier, no matter how experienced. For racers, key reminders include:
Always stay in control.
People ahead of you have the right of way.
Stop only where you are visible from above and not obstructing a trail.
Respecting these principles keeps everyone safe and demonstrates leadership beyond competition.
This season, ski areas are putting speed and collision safety front and centre. By skiing with awareness and leading by example, racers can help ensure the slopes are safe and welcoming for all—while keeping their focus where speed truly belongs: on the race course.
The BC Ski Team opened the new season with a gritty effort at the Aurora Cup at Mt. Sima, Yukon, going head-to-head with a strong field of University of Alaska NCAA athletes who dominated much of the podium this past weekend.
The event capped off a productive training block for several B.C. clubs and provincial athletes from across Western Canada, taking advantage of hard early-season snow, challenging terrain, and world-class hospitality.
Former BCST racer Dylan Timm led the way with a silver medal in the men’s GS, while Baptiste Cais earned bronze in the slalom, backed by the second-fastest first run of the day. Dylan Stevens was the top current BCST skier in the GS, finishing sixth.
On the women’s side, Hannah Jensen claimed bronze in the slalom, while Lola Gilbert was the top BCST athlete in the GS, finishing sixth, just ahead of Jensen in seventh.
“The races were excellent,” said Johnny Crichton, BC Alpine VP, who was on site supporting the team. “The University of Alaska skiers brought the points, the snow was hard and grippy, and the trail was challenging with lots of terrain.”
According to Crichton, the provincial team’s goal was to work on executing a race plan in anticipation of the upcoming NorAm season, not to “chase points.”
Crichton praised the entire Mt. Sima experience, highlighting “incredible training, great hospitality and friendly people, lots of dogs and great food.” The indoor training facilities at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse were also a major bonus for teams preparing for the season.
All photos by Johnny Crichton.
BC Alpine clubs attending included:
Vancouver Ski Team
Cypress
Grouse Tyee
Kootenay Zone Team
Fernie Alpine Ski Team (U14 & U16)
Big White Racers (U16)
BC Ski Team
With strong early-season results, solid training conditions, and great energy from athletes and coaches, BC Alpine is heading into winter with momentum — and the 2025–26 season is officially underway.
